The series premiere of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is finally here, at least for audiences in the US. Whilst we have to wait a little longer here in the UK, today we’re bringing you first look episode images from Thursday’s series premiere as Captain Pike (Anson Mount) returns from self-imposed exile to take command of the U.S.S. Enterprise.
Here’s the full synopsis for the episode, which is also aptly titled “Strange New Worlds”:
Series premiere. When one of Pike’s officers goes missing while on a secret mission for Starfleet, Pike has to come out of self-imposed exile. He must navigate how to rescue his officer, while struggling with what to do with the vision of the future he’s been given.
Check out the full gallery below:
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds stars Anson Mount as Captain Pike, Rebecca Romjin as Number One and Ethan Peck as Spock. Joining them are Jess Bush as Nurse Christine Chapel, Christina Chong as La’an Noonien-Singh, Celia Rose Gooding as Cadet Nyota Uhura, Melissa Navia as Lt. Erica Ortegas, Babs Olusanmokun as Dr. M’Benga and Bruce Horak as Hemmer.
The series premieres on Paramount+ in the US on May 5, 2022. We’re still awaiting confirmation of when and where the series will air in international markets.